Chick-fil-A controversy reaches Kan. universities
Copyright 2010 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Posted: 07/27/2012
-
By: Associated Press
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Some students at two Kansas universities want Chick-fil-A removed from the campuses because of the fast-food chain's stance on gay marriage.
Online petitions began at Wichita State University and the University of Kansas after Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy said he opposed gay marriage. Some groups are boycotting Chick-fil-A, while others are supporting the fast-food chain.
The petition at Wichita State had about 530 signatures early Friday. The Kansas petition had nearly 1,800 signatures. Another petition to keep Chick-fil-A at Kansas had about 560 signatures.
Wichita State officials say if they hear of anyone being refused service at Chick-fil-A because of sexual orientation, the school would address the situation.
The Wichita Eagle reports Kansas officials say they are discussing the issue with people on campus and off.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
PRINT
Latest Kansas News
-
Kan. farmers make progress on corn crop
A new report says Kansas farmers have planted about 70 percent of this year's corn crop.
-
New judge sought in KS sperm donor case
-
Storm spawns several tornadoes in Kansas
-
VIDEO: Tornadoes across central Kansas
-
Man dies in crash south of Lawrence
